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Dominican Republic: Tilapias Market 2022

Tilapias Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican tilapias market soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a significant expansion. Tilapias consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Tilapias Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, tilapias production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Tilapias Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2021, approx. X kg of tilapias were exported from the Dominican Republic; waning by -X% on 2020. Overall, exports, however, recorded a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X kg. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tilapias exports declined rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X kg) was the main destination for tilapias exports from the Dominican Republic, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +X%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for tilapias exports from the Dominican Republic.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tilapias export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +X% per year.

Tilapias Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2021, approx. X tons of tilapias were imported into the Dominican Republic; growing by X% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tilapias imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest tilapias supplier to the Dominican Republic, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, tilapias imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+X% per year) and Japan (+X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tilapias to the Dominican Republic, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+X% per year) and Japan (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average tilapias import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for tilapias in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Indonesia, Egypt and China, with a combined 70% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Brazil, Thailand, the Philippines, the United States and Ghana, which together accounted for a further 18%.

What are the largest producers of tilapias in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Indonesia, Egypt and China, together accounting for 76% of global production. These countries were followed by Brazil, Thailand, the Philippines and Ghana, which together accounted for a further 16%.

What are the leading suppliers of tilapias to the Dominican Republic?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of tilapias to the Dominican Republic, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 14% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of tilapias from the Dominican Republic?

In value terms, the United States $40) remains the key foreign market for tilapias exports from the Dominican Republic.

What is the average export price for tilapias in the Dominican Republic?

The average tilapias export price stood at $1,600 per ton in 2021, falling by -14.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for tilapias in the Dominican Republic?

The average tilapias import price stood at $1,749 per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -1.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the tilapias market in the Dominican Republic. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the Dominican Republic
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024